Worldwide Uncooked Egg Pasta Market to Expand with CAGR of +2.4% by 2030

IndexBox has just published a new report: World - Uncooked Pasta (Containing Eggs) - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.

The market for uncooked pasta with eggs is poised for significant growth, with a forecasted CAGR of +2.4% in volume and +4.6% in value from 2024 to 2030. This upward trend is driven by increasing demand worldwide, highlighting opportunities for market expansion and development in the coming years.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for uncooked pasta containing eggs worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next six years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.4% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 12M tons by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.6% for the period from 2024 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $24.2B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Uncooked Pasta Containing Eggs

After two years of growth, consumption of uncooked pasta containing eggs decreased by -0.2% to 10M tons in 2024. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Global consumption peaked at 11M tons in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global uncooked pasta containing eggs market size declined slightly to $18.5B in 2024, dropping by -3.8% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.7% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $19.4B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2024 were Russia (1.5M tons), China (1.4M tons) and Italy (716K tons), together comprising 36% of global consumption. Turkey, India, the United States, Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of consumption, amongst the key consuming countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($2B), China ($1.8B) and Italy ($1.6B) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2024, together accounting for 29% of the global market. Turkey, India, Japan, the United States, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Nigeria, with a CAGR of +10.2%, recorded the highest growth rate of market size among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

The countries with the highest levels of uncooked pasta containing eggs per capita consumption in 2024 were Italy (12 kg per person), Russia (11 kg per person) and Turkey (6.7 kg per person).

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Nigeria (with a CAGR of +8.6%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Production

World Production of Uncooked Pasta Containing Eggs

In 2024, production of uncooked pasta containing eggs increased by 0.8% to 10M tons, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 8.7% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak volume at 10M tons in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2024.

In value terms, uncooked pasta containing eggs production dropped modestly to $18.4B in 2024 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.6% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 13%. Over the period under review, global production attained the peak level at $19.4B in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, production remained at a lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2024 were Russia (1.5M tons), China (1.4M tons) and Italy (790K tons), with a combined 36% share of global production. Turkey, India, the United States, Japan, Indonesia, Nigeria and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of production, amongst the main producing countries, was attained by Nigeria (with a CAGR of +11.4%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Uncooked Pasta Containing Eggs

In 2024, global uncooked pasta containing eggs imports reduced to 327K tons, dropping by -12.7% compared with 2023 figures. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of 18%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 414K tons. From 2020 to 2024, the growth of global imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta containing eggs imports fell to $698M in 2024. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2013 to 2024; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 9.2% against the previous year. Global imports peaked at $818M in 2023, and then fell in the following year.

Imports By Country

The purchases of the eight major importers of uncooked pasta containing eggs, namely the Netherlands, Germany, France, the UK, the United States, Yemen, Haiti and Austria, represented more than half of total import. The following importers - Iraq (10K tons) and Belgium (8.4K tons) - each recorded a 5.6% share of total imports.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Haiti (with a CAGR of +27.8%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($57M), the UK ($54M) and the United States ($53M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2024, together comprising 23% of global imports. Germany, Yemen, the Netherlands, Austria, Iraq, Belgium and Haiti lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 34%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Yemen, with a CAGR of +41.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2024, the average uncooked pasta containing eggs import price amounted to $2,137 per ton, with a decrease of -2.2% against the previous year. Over the period from 2013 to 2024, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.8%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 when the average import price increased by 13% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $2,186 per ton, and then fell slightly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($2,843 per ton), while Haiti ($1,108 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Yemen (+12.3%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Uncooked Pasta Containing Eggs

In 2024, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of uncooked pasta containing eggs, when their volume increased by 24% to 302K tons. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The global exports peaked at 320K tons in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, uncooked pasta containing eggs exports stood at $675M in 2024. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% over the period from 2013 to 2024; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 when exports increased by 13%. The global exports peaked in 2024 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports By Country

Saudi Arabia was the main exporter of uncooked pasta containing eggs in the world, with the volume of exports reaching 127K tons, which was approx. 42% of total exports in 2024. It was distantly followed by Italy (74K tons), comprising a 25% share of total exports. Germany (11K tons), Belgium (9.4K tons), the United States (6.6K tons), the Netherlands (6.5K tons), France (5.7K tons) and Mexico (5.3K tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2013 to 2024, the biggest increases were recorded for Saudi Arabia (with a CAGR of +19.3%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($224M), Saudi Arabia ($217M) and Germany ($30M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2024, with a combined 70% share of global exports.

Saudi Arabia, with a CAGR of +18.9%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices By Country

The average uncooked pasta containing eggs export price stood at $2,234 per ton in 2024, dropping by -16.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $2,690 per ton, and then contracted sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2024, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($3,972 per ton), while Mexico ($1,387 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+2.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform